Hey TWIST Readers!
The nominations for the American Music Awards are here! At the top of the list is smooth soul-singer Adele, bringing in four nominations. But right behind her is one of our faves, Taylor Swift, who made the list as well. As TWIST recently revealed, Tay nabbed 3 nominations including "Artist of the Year"! She tweeted: "!!!!! Just got word of the American Music Awards noms! Artist of the year, fav country album, fav country female!! This day is so awesome!!" Congrats Tay! But what kind of music award show would it be without Justin Bieber's name thrown into the mix?! Our favorite Biebster is up for the title of "Favorite Male Pop Artist". Hot Chelle Rae is also in the mix- nominated for "Favorite New Artist"! Make sure to tune in to ABC on November 21st to cheer for your favorite artists and to watch all the action live! Check out the full list of nominations after the jump!
TWIST Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Taylor Swift's Concert!
Do you think Justin and Tay deserve to bring home the trophies? Tell us in the comment section now! For more on Justin and Taylor and their heartbreaks and relationships, pick up our October/November double issue, on stands now!
xx
Morgan
Photo: Courtesy of CBS (2) & MTV
Complete List of AMA Nominations:
Pop/Rock Music
Favorite Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Pitbull
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Favorite Band or Group:
Maroon 5
OneRepublic
LMFAO
Favorite Album:
Adele - "21"
Lady Gaga - "Born This Way"
Rihanna - "Loud"
Country Music
Favorite Male Artist:
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist:
Taylor Swift
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Favorite Band or Group:
Lady Antebellum
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Album:
Jason Aldean - "My Kinda Party"
The Band Perry - "The Band Perry"
Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"
Rap/Hip-Hop Music
Favorite Artist:
Lil Wayne
Kayne West
Nicki Minaj
Favorite Album:
Nicki Minaj - "Pink Friday"
Jay-Z & Kanye West - "Watch the Throne"
Lil Wayne - "Tha Carter IV"
Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music
Favorite Male Artist:
Chris Brown
Usher
Trey Songz
Favorite Female Artist:
Beyonce
Rihanna
Kelly Rowland
Favorite Album:
Beyonce - "4"
Rihanna - "Loud"
Chris Brown - "FAME"
Alternative Rock Music
Favorite Artist:
The Black Keys
Mumford & Sons
Foo Fighters
Adult Contemporary Music
Favorite Artist:
Adele
Katy Perry
Bruno Mars
Latin Music
Favorite Artist:
Enrique Iglesias
Jennifer Lopez
Pitbull
Contemporary Inspirational
Favorite Artist:
Casting Crowns
Third Day
Tobymac
Artist of the Year
Adele
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Lil Wayne
